PRESS RELEASE

Some media incorrectly report that the PBA’s suit is an attempt to block the release of all body cam video footage

PBA president Patrick J. Lynch said:

“The PBA’s suit is only seeking compliance with the existing law, which requires that this footage not be released without a court order following a hearing by all parties. Moreover, if news organizations are granted access to all of this footage, it would mean that often highly private, embarrassing, or disturbing footage of private citizens — taken without their permission — would be available for publication without restriction. Do all of the subjects and bystanders captured on body-worn camera, or their families, really want to see these moment replayed endlessly in the public eye?”